lupus erythematosus

[ er-uh-thee-muh-toh-suh s, -them-uh- ]
/ ˌɛr əˌθi məˈtoʊ səs, -ˌθɛm ə- /

noun Pathology.

any of several autoimmune diseases, especially systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by red, scaly skin patches.

Origin of lupus erythematosus

1855–60; < New Latin: erythematous lupus

Words nearby lupus erythematosus

lupoid sycosis, lupoma, lupulin, lupus, lupus band test, lupus erythematosus, lupus erythematosus cell, lupus erythematosus cell test, lupus erythematosus profundus, lupus hypertrophicus, lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei

British Dictionary definitions for lupus erythematosus

lupus erythematosus
/ (ˌɛrɪˌθiːməˈtəʊsəs) /

noun

either of two inflammatory diseases of the connective tissue. Discoid lupus erythematosus is characterized by a scaly rash over the cheeks and bridge of the nose; disseminated or systemic lupus erythematosus affects the joints, lungs, kidneys, or skin Abbreviation: LE

Medical definitions for lupus erythematosus

lupus erythematosus
[ ĕr′ə-thē′mə-tō′səs, -thĕm′ə- ]

n.

A chronic disease of unknown origin characterized by red, scaly lesions or patches on the face and upper portion of the trunk.
Systemic lupus erythematosus.